Exploring Genetic Engineering

What is the primary molecule that genetic engineering focuses on modifying?

• Enzymes

• DNA

• RNA

• Proteins

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Who is considered a pioneer of modern genetic engineering for his work on wheat?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• James Watson

• Norman Borlaug

What was the main achievement of Norman Borlaug's genetically engineered wheat?

• Increased size of the grains

• Resistance to pests

• Prevention of a famine

• Enhanced taste

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What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution?

• To promote organic farming

• To double crop yields

• To reduce the use of chemical pesticides

• To increase agricultural biodiversity

What is one of the potential applications of genetically engineered diatoms?

• Cleaning water

• Generating electricity

• Detecting explosives

• Producing oxygen

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Which organism was genetically modified to produce the enzyme P450 for cancer treatment?

• Fungi

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Yeast

What is a major concern regarding the genetic engineering of humans?

• Cost of procedures

• Availability of technology

• Changing non-disease traits

• All of the above

What does CRISPR stand for?

• Controlled Randomly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

• Controlled Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

• Clustered Randomly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

• Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

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What is the main function of the Cas9 protein in CRISPR technology?

• To replicate DNA

• To transport DNA

• To make DNA

• To cut DNA

What is the purpose of using optogenetics in research?

• To change the color of cells

• To make cells resistant to diseases

• To control cell functions with light

• To increase cell size